The temperature is getting colder and the days are getting shorter, but there is still plenty to get you out and about in Essex this Autumn. Whether it’s fun pursuits with your grandchildren or hitting the dancefloor of an evening you’re sure to find something on the calendar to suit your taste.

The office of national statistics has predicted that by 2040, one in five people in the UK will be over 65, that’s a lot of us, which makes it even more important we look after ourselves to ensure we can make the most of our twilight years, or as the younger generation might say #LivingOurBestLives.

A July 2021 poll by Opinium (research & insight agency) for Hargreaves Lansdown found two-thirds of people say they'll consider downsizing in retirement, however only 22% of those people are sure they want to do it, so what’s stopping the other 44%?

Shenfield is a small town one mile from Brentwood, on the edge of the Essex countryside. If you like the bustle of the local high street or prefer a relaxing day in the countryside or on the golf course there is something here to suit everyone’s tastes.